Ross-Sewell House

Ross-Sewell House
Ross-Sewell House is located in Tennessee
Ross-Sewell House
Ross-Sewell House is located in the United States
Ross-Sewell House
Location909 Highland Avenue, Jackson, Tennessee, U.S.
Coordinates35°37′43″N 88°49′10″W / 35.6285°N 88.8194°W / 35.6285; -88.8194
Builtc. 1904
Architectural styleQueen Anne
NRHP reference No.83003049
Added to NRHPJanuary 27, 1983

The Ross-Sewell House is a house in Jackson, in the U.S. state of Tennessee.

Location

The house is located at 909 Highland Avenue in Jackson, a city in Madison County, Tennessee, USA.[1]

History

The land was acquired by George E. Rauscher, a businessman from Erin, Tennessee, in 1904.[2] Shortly after, he built this house.[1][2] It was designed in the Queen Anne architectural style.[2]

In 1920, the house was acquired by Judge John William Ross.[2] After his death in 1925, the house was held in a trust owned by the Jackson Building and Savings Association.[2] In 1934, it was purchased by Samuel Sewell.[2] After his death in 1936, it was inherited by his widow, Floy.[2]

Architectural significance

It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since January 27, 1983.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Ross-Sewell House". National Park Service. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "National Register of Historic Places--Nomination Form: Ross-Sewell House". National Park Service. Retrieved September 15, 2015.


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